WASHINGTON (AP) — “Power” star Omari Hardwick and the creator of the popular Starz series are lobbying lawmakers for greater support for cable programs that appeal to minority audiences.
The series’ creator and showrunner, Courtney Kemp Agboh, tells The Associated Press that it’s important that shows like ‘Power’ exist because they depict the world as it is.
On Wednesday, Hardwick and Agboh joined Starz executives for Capitol Hill meetings with the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Democratic congressman G.K. Butterfield, and other lawmakers. Asked what they are seeking from Congress, Starz representative Lisa Jose Fales says they want to raise awareness of minority programing.
Starz and AT&T have been in negotiations on a new distribution deal. Without it, AT&T subscribers are at risk of losing access to Starz programs.
